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Transform your leftover turkey into a creamy, flavorful fricassee, perfect for sandwiches. This dish combines tender turkey pieces in a rich mushroom sauce, all nestled between slices of hearty bread.
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
– 1 cup cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
– 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
– 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup white wine
– 1 cup chicken stock
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 3 cups leftover cooked turkey, chopped
– Salt and black pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
– 4 sturdy sandwich rolls or slices of your choice of bread
– Optional fillings: lettuce, tomato slices, cheese
1. **Prepare the Fricassee:**
– In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
– Add sliced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
– Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
– Stir in chopped garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
– Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring to combine, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
– Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet, and let it reduce by half.
– Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
– Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
– Add chopped turkey, heating through for about 5 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more stock or cream to reach desired consistency.
– Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
2. **Assemble the Sandwiches:**
– Toast the sandwich rolls or bread slices if preferred.
– Spoon the turkey fricassee mixture onto the bottom half of each roll.
– Add any additional fillings like lettuce, tomato slices, or cheese.
– Top with the other half of the roll and serve warm.
*Recipe inspired by The Dinner Bite’s Leftover Turkey Fricassee.* :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
– **Bread Choice:** Choose sturdy bread or rolls that can hold up to the creamy filling without becoming soggy.
– **Vegetable Variations:** Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or carrots to the fricassee for added nutrition and flavor.
– **Storage:** Store any leftover fricassee in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
– **Serving Suggestions:** This fricassee also pairs well over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta if you prefer alternatives to sandwiches.
Find it online: https://www.cookflash.com/fricassee-leftover-turkey-sandwiches/